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H554 AFJ

1990 Nissan Micra

Red Petrol 988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

85,209 mi
Last recorded85,209 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2016
Typical for 1990 Nissan Micra70,386 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH554 AFJ
MakeNissan
ModelMicra
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2016 85,209 miles

Front grill missing

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all around (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 85,209 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front grill missing.

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing all around (2.7.2a)

coil spring corroded all around (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Jan 2015 85,258 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 85,258 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 85,017 miles

Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Front blastic greils missing.

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 84,691 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Dec 2012 84,691 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 84,267 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Dec 2010 83,456 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 83,055 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 82,469 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 82,469 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 81,657 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 79,771 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 79,771 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2005 77,981 miles

Rear box, blocked up [inside breaking up]. It just pass test but will fail any time

Fail 20 Sep 2005 77,981 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear box, blocked up [inside breaking up]. It just pass test but will fail any time

How Reliable is the Nissan Micra?

Based on 10,566,512 MOT tests across 827,110 vehicles.

71.4%
Pass Rate
4,021
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
827,110
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 413,594
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 319,427
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 245,244
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 239,165
constant velocity joint gaiter split 210,652
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H554 AFJ is a 1990 Nissan Micra in Red with a 988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Nissan Micra models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 70,386 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Nissan Micra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 413,594 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H554 AFJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Micra typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Nissan Micra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H554 AFJ is a 1990 Nissan Micra, first registered on 1 September 1990.

Is H554 AFJ safe to buy?

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